Life at the Top

When Jasper finally woke up, the first thing he smelled was the sharp scent of disinfectant. Then, he opened his eyes to see a white ceiling. He was about to ask where he was, only to feel his throat burn. It felt like it was about to tear and burn from how dry it was.

“Water…” He whispered softly. Wendy heard movement and immediately walked over.

She grabbed Jasper’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

“How are you feeling, Jasp? What do you need?”

“Water…”

Wendy quickly grabbed the warm water she had prepared beforehand.

Jasper felt much better after taking a sip, and he slowly regained consciousness. His chest clenched slightly when he saw Wendy’s worried expression and the reddened corners of her eyes.

“What happened? Did you cry?”

The emotions Wendy had tried hard to suppress immediately resurfaced when she heard Jasper’s question.

Tears started to well in her eyes which shocked Jasper.

“What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?”

Wendy shook her head and wiped her tears. “You didn’t. It’s just that you scared all of us. You fainted in front of all of us after the financial war with Soros two days ago.”

“The little prince and Lord Alvarado were terrified when they brought you to the hospital. They were both frantic, they almost tripped and fell over while running.”

anything because of how important the moment was. He was thankful that he only fainted

at the corner of his lips when he thought about how, despite their status and identity, the little prince and Lord Alvarado

around and all

plants in the corner of the room. Those plants did not look like they belonged

white and blinding, and that you wouldn’t like it when you woke up. So, he got you two

him, I think he would have repainted the room as well.” Wendy explained, not knowing if she should laugh or cry at the ridiculousness of

City. A few higher-ups are here too, they came to the hospital to visit

that you woke up and

Then she left.

Jasper

when she

the

and malnutrition. But I’m telling you, I’m going to watch you eat from now on, okay? You better eat when you’re supposed

smiled and nodded as he

“Alright. Whatever you say…”

but Jasper fainting had just caused her too much concern. She was thankful that

rest. But seeing how they’re definitely going to come and

Jasper shook his head.

too hard this time. I’ll be fine once I

higher-ups had come to visit.

looked out at the scenery outside the window,

lifted and the clouds had given way to a sunny sky again. He knew that there was still a long way to go, but he would walk it no matter how difficult it was. After all, he was the one who chose